Procurement Manager

Job description / Role

Guildhall is seeking a Procurement Manager for our client, a premium café brand. This role will focus on sourcing, vendor management, and procurement for both new store openings and existing cafés, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor & Supplier Management
• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for food, beverages, packaging, and café consumables
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to maximize value and ensure quality
• Maintain strong relationships with local and regional suppliers

Procurement & Ordering
• Issue purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure timely availability
• Work closely with supply chain and operations teams to support new store openings
• Manage procurement for special events, menu launches, and seasonal campaigns

Cost Control & Reporting
• Monitor procurement spend, supplier performance, and COGS
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement efficient procurement processes
• Maintain accurate records of orders, contracts, and approvals

Compliance & Documentation
• Ensure all suppliers comply with food safety and local regulatory requirements
• Maintain procurement documentation, approvals, and audit trails

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in procurement, preferably in F&B, café, or hospitality operations
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel; ERP/POS experience is a plus
• UAE experience required

About the Company

Guildhall is the most respected HR & Headhunting Consultancy in the MENA Region.

With deep, extensive knowledge of HR & Recruiting in the region, Guildhall has become a trusted partner of choice for candidates and clients. Starting from an exclusive recruitment agency in Dubai - UAE, Guildhall has grown into an elite service with the ability to cover vacancies in across MENA and Asia-pacific.

Offering tailored Career Sessions and an innovative industry-first membership program designed to save money on core services.

Guildhall is the partner of choice.